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Dec. 1925 J. M DERMOTT ABDOMINAL SUPPORTER Filed May 10, 192

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INVENTEI A TTEIIRN EY Patented Dec. 22, 1925.

JOSEPH .iirdpnarxorr, on rotnno, oHIo.

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V application 'fiIe'd 'May 10,-1924. sem na -712,464.

'T all whom it may concern Be it knownpthat I, Josnrrnh/IoDnnMorr, acitizen of the, United States of America, residing at Toledo, LucasgCounty,50hio,

have invented new and aiseful Abdominal.

Supporters, of which "the following is a specification.

This invention relates to ,abdominalysupports.

'This invention has utility when in co-rporated in yieldable frame abdominal supports or trusses, especially whereinthe -fr'ame is continuous from a-belt portion -iir-providing a pad.-

Referring to the drawings:

Fig. 1 is, .a front elevation of an embodiup to the portions 13 may :n'est =up a'gainst mentof the' invention as applied in use Fig. 2 is a side elevation of the support of Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is a front elevation, with parts broken away, and on an enlarged scale, of the support of Fig. 1; and

Fig. 4 is a plan View of the support.

From rear buckle 1 extends wire frame portion 2 over hump or hip bone region as 39 5, 2. The portion 5 is similar and oppositely directed to the frame portion 2. From this portion 5 extends right hip bend portion 6 to front portion 7 toward the front portion 4.

The pad or supporting section of this wire belt is herein shown as comprising a frame as a wire connection continuous and integral from the portion 4: to the portion 7. From these respective left and right-hand portions 4, 7, bends 8 downward and slightly rearward extend to portions 9 terminating in outward bends 10 with return portions 11 to upper bends 12. From the bends 12 outer ends extend pad marginal frame, portions 13 to lower outer bends 14. Inward from or between the bends 14, rise portions 15 may be given further definite fitting for the individual wearer, by the location of the hip joint clearing bends 6, Furthermore.

with no interference of the device, affords a snugly-nesting it these bends 3, ;6, should be located sli'ghtly forward of the true hip joint-region, when "the wearer lsfstand-ing erect. *Thi'sfprovides clearance for 1 convenient -:boc1 :m ,vem nt, withtheaction' of the' support. I j i a While the user of this device -is standing,

the cupping under -oridishing"configuration (1C1- able supportbf effective sustain'ingval ue. The more rigidly held portions"-of' theatii'st or inner return bends 10 may coact with the groin or fleshy portions of the bodyand be effective for sustaining 'actionin ca's'e of rupture in such regions. The-second orw'outer downwardly extending return bends 14,

the more firm body portions in the region of the forward edges of the pelvic bones and the hip joints thereto. The bends 12, 10, with the portions 9, 11, impart such a measure of yielding property to the portions 13, that no inconvenience therefrom arises due to the positions thereof adjacent or upon the bone regions. Furthermore such locations of more stability for these portions 13, assist in determining the proper configuration and adjusting shiftings of the bends and portions therefrom in giving greater supporting value and convenience to the frame.

The portions 13, 14, 15, 1e, 15, 14,13, de-

termine a pad frame form of general W- shape. This entire W-shape is yieldable as to the belt or carrying means therefor. The carrying of this W-shape of W-form is from intermediate extensions. However, such in termediate carrying of the W-form is terminally connected to the W-form, leaving the intermediate W-form with compound flexibility in the region of the central bend 16. The frame of this pad provides inner and outer return bends downwardly directed, and further provides marginal and central return bends upwardly directed.

The belt and frame unit may be built from say A diameter steel wireof some ieo' spring properties, but substantial for maintenance of its general form, Greater convenience as a pad structure is imparted by housing the bends from one portion 9 to the other portion 9 by a wire helix 17 which 1 may be of lighter gage steel and of diameter for its windings. For protecting the apparel of the user, this support, whi h put is preferably installed between under and outer garments, may be housed by a fabric covering 18.

In some instances to care for special conditions of the wearer, supplemental stability may be given the pad, by tie strips 19 from a portion 4:, or 7, or both, to connect .to the respective portion 12 at such point toward the bend 14 as may be sought as effective for maintaining the inward dish or supporting form forthe pad. other desired equipment may be connected at the bends 14. It is accordingly seen that this disclosure is of a structure which may A be simple in its general structure, but of a wide range of adaptability for use, with a measure of effectiveness to really sustain even in aggravated cases of hernia. Such operation is one accomplished with ease to the wearer. The positioning is up or back to the normal wall position, and is not a reverse pressure back into the abdominal cavity for irritation and enlargement of the break. This means that the wearer has not any strength sapping experiences, but is re- .lieved of nerveattacking conditions with Suspensory 20, or

resultant marked improvement in health and endurance, even as to standing and work at employment requiring standing or walking, or even ascending and descending stairs or ladders.

What is claimed and it is desired to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. An abdominal support comprising a continuous integral body embracing supporting wire with the body embracing portions thereof each terminating in two reverse backward bends and then connected, whereby the bends provide a pair of oppositely extending supporting portions doubled back from the proximate portion of the body embracing portions.

2. A truss comprising a right and a left body embracing portion, said right body embracing portion at its forward terminus having a leftwardly extending loop, said left body embracing portion at its forward terminus having a rightwardly extending loop, said loops being integral withthe body embracing portions and with each other.

In witness whereofI affix my signature.

JOSEPH MODERMOTT. 

